A procession bringing together hundreds of people, featuring cattle auctions offered by devotees of Santo Cristo, sets the stage for exploring the São Jorge Fajãs Biosphere Reserve. These flat surfaces,located on the coastal edge between the sea and cliffs,give the reserve its name.

This episode highlights the diversity of this UNESCO – classified reserve, showcasing the famous São Jorge cheese, Santa Catarina tuna preserves, Caldeira de Santo Cristo clams, and the resilience to insularity.